The Bruins Who Come Back: Álvaro Huerta
Álvaro Huerta left UCLA for activism, then returned to complete his degree—transforming his experience into a career in teaching and advocacy.
Author Archive for: peaches
Entries by Peaches Chung
Luskin Professor Martin Gilens Elected to the National Academy of Sciences
Professor Martin Gilens is recognize for his influential research on inequality and democracy.
David C. Turner III on Movement Building and Strengthening Unity in Resistance
Turner argues movements fail more from internal division than opposition, urging solidarity, accountability, and community-centered investment over punishment.
Zev Yaroslavsky Reflects on Declining Quality of Life in Los Angeles Times Report
The index score dropped to 52, driven by widespread declines in satisfaction across nearly all major categories.
David C. Turner III Receives AERA Early Career Award
David C. Turner III earns national recognition for community-engaged research advancing youth organizing, racial justice, and education equity.
Paul Ong on the Raid Podcast Talks Immigration Shifts and the Impact on Communities of Color
Paul Ong discusses ICE raids, immigration policy shifts, and the lasting fear and impact on communities of color across the U.S.
Los Angeles County residents’ satisfaction with quality of life at all-time low in year 11 of UCLA survey They also cite concerns about immigration enforcement, wildfire recovery and economic pressures; mayoral race remains highly unsettled.
L.A. County residents are less satisfied with their quality of life than at any time in more than a decade.
Supporting Justice-Involved Youth: MSW Michelle Cisneros on Trauma-Informed Care
MSW student Michelle Cisneros shares how her experience with justice-involved youth shapes her trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach to social work.
Gen Z Demands More: Andrea Escobar on California’s Leadership Gap
UCLA student Andrea Escobar urges bold action from gubernatorial candidates, highlighting economic struggles and Gen Z’s demand for real policy solutions.
Zev Yaroslavsky Discusses Los Angeles Quality of Life Survey Ahead of Luskin Summit
Luskin’s Quality of Life Index is an annual survey conducted since 2016.
